Vice Premier Han Zheng of the State Council held a symposium at MEE of PRC, emphasizing that China shall make an action plan for CO2 emissions peaking and actively participate in global climate governance.
MEE of PRC released forecast results of the national air quality for the second half of October 2020. Overall, the air quality nationwide is good, and the primary pollutant is particulate matter or ozone.
PRC has issued a plan on implementing pilot reforms in Shenzhen to build the city into a demonstration area of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the next five years (2020-2025). Shenzhen is granted with greater autonomy in the reform of key fields, including ecological construction and environmental protection system.
Shanxi province held a promotion meeting for comprehensive control of air pollution in autumn and winter, which rolled out specific arrangements for air pollution prevention and control in the two seasons in Shanxi province.
Shaanxi province released the information on second national census of pollution. Compared with the first census, Shanxi main pollutant emissions have dropped significantly, the industrial structure adjustment has achieved remarkable results, and the ability of pollution control has been significantly improved.
Hebei and Zhejiang provinces carried out relevant straw burning supervision actions to ensure the air quality in autumn and winter.